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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 478.62 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 478.62 and 209.52 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 478.62 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/478.62 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 478.62 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 100,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280.46/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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